For brides-to-be and ladies who have a special occasion that calls for a fancy dress

Rent: Rent A Dress
Rent A Dress offers a wide variety of beautiful gowns for rent like this one by Badgley Mischka (which you can borrow for RM300). If you're not yet sure about which dress you want to rent, you can book an appointment here to visit their showroom, or use their try-on service. Contact: 03-79318868 or customercare@rentadress.com.my.

Photo: Plush Porter

Rent: Plush Porter
Plush Porter doesn't have a physical showroom for you to visit, and it functions solely online and currently delivers around the Klang Valley. All you have to do is make a rental and the dress will be delivered to your address and picked up a day after your event for cleaning. Try-ons are available at RM25 per dress; this handling fee will be deducted from the total fee once you have confirmed your rental. Contact: info@plushporter.com or plushporter@gmail.com.

Photo: Belles & Tuxes

Rent or buy: Belles & Tuxes
This bridal shop sells wedding wear for men and women, but they also have a rental service for wedding apparel that needs to be arranged via an in-store appointment. Belles & Tuxes now offers custom-made wedding and evening gowns, too. Contact: 03-61513377.

Photo: Kate Wedding and Evening Gowns

Rent or buy: Kate Wedding and Evening Gowns
They rent, they sell and they take custom orders for gowns in all colours and silhouettes. Contact: 012-2965998 or admin@katemosella.com.

Buy: Marry Merry
Marry Merry specialise in dinner dresses and wedding gowns, and have designed the versatile Melissa dress, which can be worn 18 ways or more. Contact: 03-78736199 or 03-78736195.

Photo: Eclipse

Buy: Eclipse
Local label Eclipse makes elegant clothes and accessories that range from daywear to eveningwear. Their Malaysian stores are mostly located in the Klang Valley, but there is one in Suria Sabah, Kota Kinabalu. Contact Eclipse here.